1st time mammy - feel for you not getting your sweep but maybe its a sign you won't need it and your body will just take over.

Eden is beautiful - Congratulations

The sex thing......I heard that with my 1st and oh has reminded me of it but was put straight in his place and told no chance!!!

Well i'm still here 10days overdue having another sweep at lunchtime fingers crossed it works or i'll be induced beginning of next week.

my sil is a midwife and bless her knowing how fed up i am she spoke to a colleague who specialises in aromatherapy and she has said to rub a little clary sage oil into bump - its meant to help contractions so gonna try that tonight before bed if the sweep hasn't started anything.

hope everyone is ok today.

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:16 am

1tstimemammy

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:15 pmPosts: 0

Hi Vic,
I feel bad for complaining about being 2 days over now...10 days?? that's awful. Well at least on the plus side you know you'll defo have your baby by Xmas!!

You were saying about Clary Sage there. I've been trying for the last few nights and it has defo been giving me some pains (not sure if there were conractions).
It probably didn't actually work properly for me because my cervix wasn't even close to dilating. You can put it in the bath as well. Just stick some drops in a wee bit of milk and pour it in. This stops it from just floating on top of the water.
I'm sure you know this already but make sure to mix it with an oil before masssaging your tummy or you'll burn yourself!!

Good luck with it! I'm sure it'll work for you as you are so far on your body will be ready for it (unlike mine...but I can't stop myself!!).

Well the snow here is crazy. Thankfully hubby did a big shop yesterday so I'm hoping I only have to leave the house to walk the dog (very quickly).

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:59 am

Sydnie

Joined: Fri May 21, 2010 6:27 pmPosts: 0Location: Seaham

Morning,

I'm feeling a lot better today, thank god. Think I was so set on him coming yesterday as it was my Aunty's birthday and so would have been sods law, and then he didn't and I was in pain and think it just got to me.

My head still hurts a little today but it's not too bad.

Barry text me this morning when he was at work and said we're going out for a meal and to the cinema tonight cos he has't taken me out in ages.....bless him. Cheered me up so much.

How's everyone else? x

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:04 pm

1tstimemammy

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:15 pmPosts: 0

Aww sounds like you'll be having a lovely night tonight then!! Would love to be heading out tonight.
Mind you, our snow is so bad I don't think I'll be going anywhere at all.!

I'm defo in better form today but still coming to terms with the fact that baba won't be here til after Xmas (probably).

Everyone on this December forum seems to have had their babies now...well nearly everyone! (not jealous at all )

Who all is left?

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:35 pm

laur94x

Joined: Sun May 02, 2010 12:39 pmPosts: 0

Hey everyone Sorry but I'm probably going to miss loads out cos I have to be quick and I am soooo tired.

Sydnie - That's rubbish that the glasses aren't helping your headaches About the pains.. I was getting them in a weird pattern like that but then after a few hours they got slightly more regular. Still a bit odd but pretty much every 3 minutes etc. Apparently it's really common in early labour. Hope things happen for you soon.
Oh and I heard that thing about swallowing sperm too, didn't do it though cos it made me feel weird thinking about doing that knowing that the baby gets everything you get when they're inside you

carlah24 - Just commented on your other post but sooo glad things are happening for you!!!

Gemma - Heyy Good thanks, soo knackered though because Amelia hardly slept at all last night, mum thinks it's wind but she was awful, crying all night everytime we put her down

How are you and Dennie? Am trying to sort pictures as we speak. Having trouble connecting my phone to the computer but I'll try and get a pic up as soon as I can.

1tstimemammy - Awww no I know it's hard but try not to get too down about it, I know people who have been told that NOTHING is happening at all with their cervix etc and have then gone into labour that night. It all just depends how quickly things go for you. Come on baby out you come! x

Mumsyto2 - She is beautiful!! Congratulations Was she born on the 14th??

vic123 - Oh god I can imagine exactly how fed up you must be knowing I was in the same position a few days ago But think of it this day, I had a sweep at 10 days overdue and went into labour that night, gave birth the next day. Think positive, you could do the same!

Sorry to the people I have missed out, the 'topic review' at the bottom doesn't show any earlier messages and I can't remember anything else.

Hope you are all well and (((labour vibes))) to everyone needing them!
xx

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:45 pm

Sydnie

Joined: Fri May 21, 2010 6:27 pmPosts: 0Location: Seaham

I know what you mean....everyone seems to have had their babies now. Sorry to hear that baby probably won't be here till after christmas, I have to come to terms with the fact that baby might not be here till after new year!

We had snow fall but it didn't lie. Thank god cos I wasn't allowed out when we had snow. I've had a comment that I might go into labour tonight and ruin the fun lol....I'd say that'd be pretty fun for me lol. But I'm just so pleased that Barry has taken it of his own accord to take me out, he's so sweet when he wants to be

Can't believe how easily my mood is changing these days lol.

x

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:46 pm

ice_lolly

Joined: Sun May 16, 2010 8:48 pmPosts: 0

Hey everyone- now three days overdue :(

We have turned into an overdue board now, lol. Is everyone left over due??

Gemma that pic of Dennie and leah is sooo cute, and the one with you and him is gorgeous too :( I saw them on fb and thought you should ass them to your ticker and you did lol.

Laura have you put any pics of Amelia up anywhere? Is ur mum helping out much, or is Ryan a bit better now?

Awww Eden is lovely, that was a nice surprise that she came!

Vic123 I really hope baby is here soon :) 3 days over is bad enough, so cant imagine what ten will feel like (though I prob will at this rate!!!)

xxxx

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:11 pm

laur94x

Joined: Sun May 02, 2010 12:39 pmPosts: 0

Ohh rachel I bet you're well fed up Really hoping it's not much longer for you.

Have just put a couple of pics up in the pictures forum

My mum is helping me at the moment cos although I know how to do stuff now, I dont seem to have enough hands lol.
Ryan is really ill Think hes got the flu so hasnt been able to see her since she was born Hes really fed up x

Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:26 pm

vic123

ED frequent user

Joined: Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:22 pmPosts: 284

just posted in general about my sweep today as its left me feeling deflated and an emotional mess. Basically i have been booked for induction in case she doesn't come before and it has got me very emotional. Poor OH came home to get ready for his works meal to me crying and he didn't want to leave me but I told him to go enjoy himself it could be the last time in a while!! (he isn't drinking in case anything happens so I didn't want to hold him back from going out)

Laura I hope my 10 day sweep works like yours, that would make my day. BUT nothing til after 6pm when OH is coming home, don't want to spoil his afternoon.

Going on school run soon, last day early finish then to OH's mums for a cuppa, hopefully that will cheer me up.

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:31 pm

Gemmachapman42

Joined: Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:22 amPosts: 0Location: Kent

Hey Everyone,

Kelly, Eden is lovely!!! How much did she weigh?

Rachel, I feel for you! I was 4 days over and that was a downer... BUT maybe it will all happen over the wkend when you OH is about!! Fingers crossed for you!!

Vic, Carlah, 1stimemammy, Sydnie - Sending Labour vibes your way!!!

Laura! Amelia is lovely! she is such a cutie! are you bottle or breast feeding?
It's a shame Ryan is ill - I have a cold too. Not nice!
feels like my head is on fire with the headaches! my throat is killing me too oh well. lol Dennie is doing well xx

sorry if I missed anyone out!!!

xx

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:58 pm

Mumsyto2

Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:49 pmPosts: 0Location: St Helens

Thanks ladies she's such a good baby hardly even know she's here !!

She was born on the 14th and weighed 6lb 4oz

Hope all of u still pregnant dont have long to wait now xxx

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:29 pm

laur94x

Joined: Sun May 02, 2010 12:39 pmPosts: 0

Mumsyto2 - Aww our girlies have the same birthday

Gemma - At the moment my whole feeding thing is still all over the place. I've been having LOADS of trouble getting her to latch on properly so she's has been having breastmilk when she latches on and formula milk when she doesn't. Got a breast pump yesterday though so hopefully I'll be able to express because I really wanted her to have breast milk.
Aww hope you feel better soon! Looking after a baby is hard enough so god knows how you're coping with being ill too. xx

Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:56 pm

beatlebaby7981

Joined: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:25 amPosts: 0Location: North London

Hello to all lovely ladies

Jeez, I've been reading all your nice posts from those who already have had your babies, and those who are overdue, yet know that your baby is coming sooner than later...and...don't get me wrong, am happy for all of you, but my due date is 2 weeks away and makes me feel I'm being left behind

I am an emotional wreck at the moment Today went to my last MW appointment and she said baby's only engaged 3/5, and my waters are not going, and that my contractions may not be the real deal just yet.

My hormones are going all over the place sorry Came home on my own after the hospital, dead scared of slipping in the snow, as husband is out working and doesn't think I'm giving birth anytime soon
And I'm now home alone every afternoon, have no relatives, and my friends are all too busy.

Sorry, I just needed to vent my frustrations, feeling very low atm!!!

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:06 pm

1tstimemammy

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:15 pmPosts: 0

Aww Beatlebaby I totally understand what you're feeling.
There are a load of women on here who where due at the beginning of December and I was always 2 weeks behind them.
It's hard to hear of all the babies being born and especially when some of them are early! Everywhere I turn people are having babies...friends of friends and people on this forum and a lot of them have been before their due date. IT SUCKS!!

As for your baba only being 3/5 engaged, that doesn't mean anything. My baby was the same on Thurs and I asked if that was bad and the midwife said that it was to be expected...he hadn't moved any further down since last week. Apparently a lot of babies won't be fully engaged until just before they are born.

Chin up, it's not all bad!!

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:16 pm

Emmylee

Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:02 pmPosts: 0Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire when I'm not in my own little world ;)

Laura have you tried shields? Only way I can get little man to latch on for longer than 5 minutes at this stage you'll have to express all the time to get the milk to come in. I'm only managing to express 2 1/2 oz from a full breast now.